[Dammit]

Looking at the new interior 360 views, the US mirror seems to have lights and a cable plugged into it. Is this a sign that the HR-V (EX, EX-L) might have Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning?

 

[Topspot]

Looking at the new interior 360 views, the US mirror seems to have lights and a cable plugged into it. Is this a sign that the HR-V (EX, EX-L) might have Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning?

Honda has not given any indication that the HR-V will have either of those features

 

[TrueNorth]

I'm not sure why either of those features would have anything to do with the rear view mirror. Those features use sensors outside the vehicle, and warnings usually come up on the instrument cluster.

 

[Dammit]

I'm not sure why either of those features would have anything to do with the rear view mirror. Those features use sensors outside the vehicle, and warnings usually come up on the instrument cluster.

Take a look at the Accord site, on the 360 views. Both the hotspots for these features have them on the rear view mirror. That is where the sensor is, I believe.
http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-sedan/interior-360-view.aspx

 

[Dammit]

Or maybe it is just an auto dimming mirror. Either way, there is something going on there that they haven't announced as a feature.

 

[vtec]

Seeing how features like what was originally mentioned are becoming more of the norm in the industry with vehicles like this, there's a good chance we'll see it in the HRV

 

[Red]

the wiring is for the buttons on the mirror, garage door opening, emergency call probably... If it had forward collision there would be the tell tale 'box' in front of the mirror like on this renegade...

 

[Bicepeak]

It is an auto dimming mirror. The middle button is the on/off switch , the left light is the on indicator and on the right is the sensor itself.

 

[Dammit]

It is an auto dimming mirror. The middle button is the on/off switch , the left light is the on indicator and on the right is the sensor itself.
http://www.amazon.com/Gentex-50-GEN...425420519&sr=1-2&keywords=auto+dimming+mirror

Could be, but last I checked Honda didn't source their technology from Amazon.

 

[Bicepeak]

Could be, but last I checked Honda didn't source their technology from Amazon.

Lol.....you think Honda decided to make a mirror to look EXACTLY like Gentech auto dimmer just to tick us off on the forum? . Those evil sob's!>

 

[Bicepeak]

Oops......the company that many auto makers use for these devices is Gentex.

 

[Bicepeak]

A car is fast approaching from the rear. Headlights begin to blind you. No worries. The Automatic-Dimming Mirror darkens to reduce the glare. No hand adjustment necessary.

• Reduced glare reduces nighttime eye strain
• Automatically adjusts for all light conditions
• Replaces the standard rearview mirror

MSRP $323
Prices shown are manufacturer suggested retail prices only. Installation cost for accessories is not included. Dealer costs may vary. Prices exclude applicable taxes.



An expensive option on the CR-V EX!...standard on the higher levels.

 

[Ex-cape]

Could be, but last I checked Honda didn't source their technology from Amazon.

Gentex is to auto mirrors as Takata is to airbag modules. Not that they explode, rather they are a prolific OEM supplier to many auto assemblers.

 

[Bicepeak]

Gentex is to auto mirrors as Takata is to airbag modules. Not that they explode, rather they are a prolific OEM supplier to many auto assemblers.

Yeah the last thing you would want is an exploding mirror.


There is probably a lot more outsourcing than we realize nowadays.

 

[vtec]

a regular rear view mirror is just fine from my experience

 

[Bicepeak]

a regular rear view mirror is just fine from my experience

I agree...I have read some comments that said it was just annoying and no help.

 

[TrueNorth]

I didn't realize that the sensors for those features are sometimes put in the mirror. Still, I think it is more likely for simpler things like garage door openers and the like.

 

[Dammit]

I didn't realize that the sensors for those features are sometimes put in the mirror. Still, I think it is more likely for simpler things like garage door openers and the like.

I agree. I wish Honda had included the HomeLink on the HR-V. Looking at the complexity of the sunroof controls in the same picture I'm not sure there will be room to retrofit a HomeLink unit into it like has been done for other vehicles.

 

[CdnColin]

Saw on YouTube that the CRV Touring brake and lane sensor is located behind the Honda badge on the grill.

 

[firemancjr]

Looking at the new interior 360 views, the US mirror seems to have lights and a cable plugged into it. Is this a sign that the HR-V (EX, EX-L) might have Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning?

These features are indeed available on the HR-V, just not in the US. You have to buy a Canadian model to get those features. The canadian models also get dual zone a/c and a few other features that the US models don't get.